This is the second of four reports on inequalities in access to basic services, produced in partnership between Expresso and NOVA Cidade — Urban Analytics Lab at NOVA IMS. The unequal distribution of bank branches across the country harms people living in inland areas, especially the elderly. More than 70% of parishes do not have a bank branch.
Lisbon and Porto have almost as many bank branches as 13 other districts combined: how long does it take to reach the nearest one?
Monday, 5 January 2026RSS
